Tag: Nature

What Do You See?

What Do You See?

Walking in the woods nearby a few months ago I came across this: At first, I must admit my brain thought it was a large snake. However, within seconds I reassessed that thought and came to the conclusion it was a tree branch. Then not 

Recent Creations

Recent Creations

Last month I received my first commission and I am pleased to say that I successfully produced the artwork and handed it over to a very happy customer. She had asked me to draw her cat in black ink, which she intends to give as 

Nature Art

Nature Art

I love nature and I love art, and I seem to love combining the two! It is one of my favourite subjects to draw. I am always inspired by nature and wildlife. Here are some examples of recent artwork I have done, just for fun 

Road Trip: Scotland

Road Trip: Scotland

I know it’s been a while since my last post – where does the time go? Unfortunately, I was poorly for a month. Immediately following that I went on a month’s travelling adventure. I am now back from road tripping around the UK: seeing friends 

Snow Days

Snow Days

I have finally found a moment I can upload my pictures of the snow days we’ve been having here in The Netherlands. The first flocks fell on the afternoon of Monday 14th January, 2013. I had just been to the final Naked Writer workshop run 

A Winter’s Walk

A Winter’s Walk

Winter seems to have finally arrived here. In the early hours of yesterday morning the snow fell, a white blanket that covered everything. It turned into sleet and rain later on and it was very cold. I went for a walk, wrapping myself up warm, 

A Course in Art

A Course in Art

Last month I started a distance learning art course in illustrations and since then I have been busy sketching, drawing and submitting my work for feedback. Here are some examples of the sketches and drawings that I have done during my ‘play-time’. The above were 

Autumnal Walk

Autumnal Walk

Yesterday was a beautiful autumnal day. In the afternoon, as the sun was setting, Mum and I went for about an hour’s walk along a ‘country’ road and in the woods opposite the house. I took pictures with my smart-phone to document how lovely the